exploration

noun

ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
-ˌsplȯ-
: the act or an instance of exploring
explorational adjective

Examples of exploration in a Sentence

a topic for scholarly exploration the early exploration of the West early explorations of the West
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To extend your exploration, locate a 3/4-mile trail just off the main boardwalk and take the 137 stone steps into the canyon and toward Little Falls (also known as Hippie Hole), a beloved swimming spot in the summertime. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Presented in Lightness & Tension, an exhibition curated by roving gallerist Ulysses de Santi, Simões’s work is rooted in material exploration, as seen in the Sleeper chair, a curving steel form that suggests Brazilian midcentury modernism. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025 And what was your main takeaway from your exploration of the founder’s birthplace? Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 Our own investments in AI over the last decade have transitioned from theoretical exploration to practical implementation, delivering tangible results for businesses. Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exploration

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exploration was in 1537

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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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exploration

noun
ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exploration (audio)
: the act or an instance of exploring

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